Senior Manager, Product & Strategic Risk Initiatives

Visa•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Product & Strategic Risk Initiatives will play a critical role in driving enterprise-wide risk management strategies across Visa’s Commercial and Money Movement Solutions organization. This position combines product risk oversight with strategic risk initiatives, ensuring robust risk frameworks are embedded into product development and global expansion efforts. The role requires a deep understanding of the payments ecosystem, regulatory compliance, and risk analytics, as well as the ability to lead change management and influence decision-making in a complex, matrixed environment.

Requirements

8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD

Nice To Haves

9+ years of experience in product risk management, product oversight, or strategic planning within the payments or financial services industry.
Deep understanding of B2B payments, regulatory environments, financial product and process risk frameworks, and competitive landscape.
Demonstrated experience in risk disciplines (credit, operational, fraud, compliance).
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to lead and influence across global, matrixed organizations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Agile methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework across Visa’s commercial product portfolio.
Act as the First Line of Defense for identifying and managing risks in new business initiatives, third-party engagements, and internal processes.
Drive global risk remediation programs and change management efforts to support business enablement and market expansion.
Oversee licensing and regulatory compliance obligations related to acquisitions and new product launches.
Advise on third-party risk, credit settlement risk, fraud prevention, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and model risk governance.
Monitor risk trends using data-driven insights and analytics to inform strategic decisions.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Compliance, Legal, Technology, Cybersecurity) to ensure cohesive risk strategies.
Influence governance and oversight processes to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Establish a monitoring program to ensure ongoing adherence to controls and risk mitigation processes.
Automate and standardize risk processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Develop best practices, frameworks, and training materials to foster a culture of proactive risk management.